Magic pill gives power of flying. (Cf. D1243.) — Mythoi

Motif

Magic pill gives power of flying. (Cf. D1243.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object affords miraculous transportation. · view the constellation · filed as D1531.2

Filed across the traditions

Chinese Werner 185. → on our shelf: Myths & Legends of China, Chapter V

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Filed under Magic object gives power of flying.

Filed beside it

Mustard seeds give power of flying. (Cf. D971.1.) Magic sword gives power of flying. (Cf. D1081.) Magic stone under tongue gives power of flying. (Cf. D931.) Witch flies with aid of magic cap or hood Witch flies with aid of magic stick. (Cf. D956.) Witch flies with aid of magic juice. (Cf. D981.0.1.) Witch flies with aid of word charm. (Cf. D1273.) Magic flying by means of magic fiddle. (Cf. D1233.) Palmetto leaves give power of flying. (Cf. D955.) Gem gives power of flying. (Cf. D951.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Keeps company with — shares receipted episodes

Stars as deities Origin of constellations Origin of particular stars Bird of dawn. Golden plumage; three feet Bird announces time for sunrise and sunset Helpful magpie Animals serve as bridge across stream Giant serpent Tabu: looking at supernatural wife naked Transformation: man to smoke Transformation: pill to white rabbit Magic cake

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